How can I change my Windows 8 Pro from 32-bit to 64-bit?

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How can I change my Windows 8 Pro from 32-bit to 64-bit?

There is no upgrade path from 32 bit versions of Windows to Windows 8 64 bit. Yes, that means you will have to reinstall all your drivers (64 bit native drivers) and applications.

Can you upgrade Windows 8 Pro?

Because you are running Windows 8.0, you will need to perform an offline upgrade using the ISO file or upgrade to Windows 8.1 with Update 1 first. You can also perform a clean install then use your Windows 8 Pro key to activate it.

How do I upgrade from 86 to 64-bit?

How to upgrade from 32Bit (x86) to 64Bit (x64) Windows 7

  1. Backup and save existing application settings and data to migrate to the new system with Windows Easy Transfer.
  2. Boot the computer using the 64-bit (x64) Windows 7 installation DVD disc media or a Windows 7 install USB key flash drive.

How can I convert 32 bit to 64 bit?

Press Windows key + I from keyboard. Click on System. Click on About. Check the system type, if it says: 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor then your PC is running a 32-bit version of Windows 10 on a 64-bit processor.

How can I change 32 bit to 64 bit without formatting?

Upgrade Windows 7 32 bit to 64 bit without Losing Data

  1. Step 1: Check the current hardware’s compatibility.
  2. Step 2: Backup files to external hard drive to prevent data loss.
  3. Step 3: Upgrade Windows 7 32 bit to 64 bit free (Clean Install)
  4. Step 4: Activate Windows 7 64 bit to reuse product key.

Can I upgrade my Windows 8.1 Pro to Windows 10 Pro for free?

To upgrade to Windows 10 for free once you’ve made sure you are running a genuine version of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, head to the official download page and follow these steps: Head to Windows 10 download page and click on ‘Download tool now’. Open Media Creation Tool and select ‘Upgrade this PC now’.

How can I upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit without CD or USB?

The entire process is below.

  1. Step 1: Check the current hardware’s compatibility.
  2. Step 2: Backup files to external hard drive to prevent data loss.
  3. Step 3: Upgrade Windows 7 32 bit to 64 bit free (Clean Install)
  4. Step 4: Activate Windows 7 64 bit to reuse product key.
  5. Step 5: Restore files from backup with AOMEI Backupper.